Mi Advantage

MI Advantage Report Exclusively
for Emily Sheftman

Overview
What are Multiple Intelligences?
Intelligence is the potential to solve problems and to create ideas and things that are valued in the
current culture. A person's intelligence can vary over different areas such as science, art, athletics and
social interaction. Research indicates that there are many unique areas of intelligence, and the measure
of all those intelligences in a person is his or her multiple intelligence profile.
Your Profile
The intelligence profile shown below is based on how you answered the survey questions. The profile
reveals current strength and challenge areas. Strengths usually come from a combination of natural
ability and a lot of practice and support in that area. Lower ranked intelligences may exist because the
right opportunities to develop them have not been made available. Knowing your intelligence profile
will help you to take advantage of your strengths and develop your challenge areas.
Reminders:
Everybody has all the intelligences.
Your strengths can be used in many ways to help you be successful.
Intelligences can always be developed further - both strengths and challenges.
Profiles can change as intelligences are developed.
Naturalist
LogicalMathematical
Interpersonal
Linguistic
Existential
Musical
Intrapersonal
Spatial
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Traits from Your Top Ranked Intelligences:

Naturalist
Identifying similar and different traits in objects and in living things
Grouping objects and living things by their traits
Understanding and determining hierarchies - how different groups should be organized
Awareness and sensitivity to living things and the environment
Ability in caring for and interacting with plants, animals and the natural environment
Logical-Mathematical
Recognizing number patterns and making quick calculations
Understanding and predicting cause and effect relationships
Identifying all the parts in a system and how they interact
Making educated guesses and taking the proper steps to discover the best answer
Determining what information is important vs. what is not
Ability to work with abstract ideas such as in business and science
Your Top Careers

Based on your intelligence profile
Your Top 50 Careers
Career Title
Degree of Match
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Technicians
Animal Scientists
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Geographers
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Pharmacists
Soil and Water Conservationists
Dietetic Technicians
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers
Pharmacy Technicians
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Storage and Distribution Managers
Curators
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including

Health
Accountants and Auditors
Agricultural Inspectors
Assessors
Biologists
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Budget Analysts
Chemical Technicians
Coroners
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Food Scientists and Technologists
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Geological Sample Test Technicians
Geophysical Data Technicians
Materials Scientists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Microbiologists
Personal Financial Advisors
Treasurers and Controllers
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers,

Postsecondary
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Aquacultural Managers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Agricultural Crop and
Horticultural Workers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Animal Husbandry and
Animal Care Workers
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
Fish and Game Wardens
Park Naturalists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Purchasing Managers
Recreational Therapists
Naturalist Intelligence
Description
Naturalist intelligence involves being able to recognize, appreciate and group different things in the
environment: plants, animals, people, structures, weather patterns, landscapes, etc. It also allows you to
see the connections between different parts of the environment, to easily recognize when environmental
changes happen, and to understand what impacts those changes might have. People with a strong
naturalist intelligence are typically seen as "in tune" with nature.
Famous People with Strong Naturalist Intelligence:

Charles Darwin (geologist, naturalist)
Jane Goodall (biologist, conservationist)
Jacques Cousteau (marine ecologist, filmmaker)
Chico Mendes (human rights activist, environmentalist)
Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" (naturalist, environmentalist)
Naturalist Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are moderately oriented towards naturalist intelligence.
Observation and Categorization

This means that you have about the same ability as most others to identify and group different objects in
the environment. With a little bit of effort, you can probably point out most differences between
animals, plants, and natural formations, as well as man-made objects like cars and clothing. However,
you may not notice some of the harder-to-see differences between objects that are otherwise very
similar. You may also not recognize the similarities between seemingly different objects. For example,
you might miss the similarities between a human hand, a whale fin and a bat wing (see homology).
Connection to Nature
You are usually comfortable when out in nature, but may avoid more remote and wild environments.
While you usually enjoy spending some time away from cities and buildings, you sometimes miss the
conveniences of civilization. You might find insects a nuisance or fear certain predatory animals. You
may also have difficulty recognizing certain sounds found in the wilderness, which can leave you
feeling nervous.
Awareness of Weather and Climate
Naturalist intelligence also has to do with your ability to pick up on weather changes. Sometimes you
may feel like the weather changes suddenly. At other times, you are able to notice early shifts in
temperature, humidity, wind, cloud formations, etc., so that weather changes seem more gradual. You
may also be aware of how animals and plants alter their behavior just before changes in weather and
climate.
Protecting the Environment

When others express environmental protection concerns, you usually empathize. You may even express
those same concerns and take part in certain events and causes. However, you probably don't consider
yourself as strongly motivated as some of the more active environmentalists. You usually understand
the main reasons behind various environmental issues and the potential impacts that our actions will
have on the future of the planet. However, you may not be willing to give up some of your current
conveniences to help every environmental concern.
In the Learning Environment

Naturalist intelligence is especially useful in science class when dealing with subjects like biology,
ecology, geology, and astronomy. However, there is potential for this intelligence in other areas as
well.
Below are some ways to use and improve your naturalist intelligence at school and whenever you're
learning something new. Make sure you discuss with your teachers and counselors where and when you
can use the strategies below or ones that you and your teachers create together.
Work on assignments in a natural environment that help you focus, such as in your backyard, a
park, etc.
Join or start an environmental project within or outside your school. There are some great ideas
and resources on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's websites for students,
community, and internships.
Try to find the connection between what you learn in school to things you already know about
the natural environment. Below are some examples.
Ask your math teacher if you can see some word problems that involve nature. You don't have to
solve the problems, just read them for a better understanding before you learn a new concept.
In English class, ask the teacher what opportunities there are to focus your reading and writing on
nature and the environment.
Government: Find out about the organizations within the government that are responsible for
nature and the environment.
History: Look at how conditions in the natural environment may have affected a historical event
(e.g. Russian winter in WWII) and how an event may have affected the natural environment (e.g.
Industrial Revolution)
Take part in as many school-organized field trips as you can. Outdoor trips are great, but it also
helps to go on trips to zoos, museums, galleries, and other environments where you get to use
your senses to identify and classify objects.
Take advantage of classes like Outdoor Recreation and Leadership when available. Or, ask your
counselors and principal about adding similar courses to the timetable.
Developing Your Naturalist Intelligence

Spend Time in Nature
Developing your naturalist intelligence can be very useful in what you do in school, work and life. One
of the best ways to improve your naturalist intelligence is to simply spend time in a natural
environment. As you experience nature, pay attention to the animals, plants, and other objects that
surround you. Note the differences and similarities. Try to imagine how each living thing fits into its
environment. Also, try to imagine how the rocks and landscape were formed. If you live in the city,
take advantage of any small pockets of nature available. Grow some plants in a window sill. Earn some
money walking dogs and observe the behaviors of the dogs carefully. Challenge yourself to find as
many weather clues that show seasonal change as you can. Once you are comfortable with making
these types of observations, try to group or categorize the things according to your observations.
Practice Categorization
The grouping of natural objects is something our brains are designed to do. It may have helped our
ancestors to survive by knowing what to eat, what to avoid, and how to tell friend from foe. Grouping
non-living objects by their features also uses and develops your naturalist intelligence. So, if you prefer,
try categorizing man-made objects, and remember that it is helpful to use multiple senses in doing so.
For example, learn to identify cars by the sound of the engine, colognes and perfumes by their smell,
fabrics by their texture, or anything else that interests you.
Get Involved in an Environmental Cause

There are so many causes to choose from, it is very likely that one will interest you. You may join an
organization because people you know are involved or because there is a need for some special skill
that you have. Whatever the reason, the important thing is that you gradually learn about and appreciate
the cause itself. To help you get started, check out this very useful website from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. It has sections for students, community, and internships.
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Description
This intelligence includes the ability to reason inductively (make conclusions based on observations)
and deductively (make conclusions based on hypotheses). This intelligence also involves finding
relationships between abstract ideas (e.g. numbers), recognizing logical sequences and patterns,
recognizing problems and solving them. This intelligence is closely linked with being successful in
school.
Famous People with Strong Logical-Mathematical Intelligence:

Thomas Edison (inventor, businessman)
Albert Einstein (physicist, humanitarian)
Florence Nightingale (nurse, statistician)
Sherlock Holmes (fictional detective)
Bill Gates (businessman, philanthropist)
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are moderately oriented towards logical-mathematical
intelligence.
Academic and Work Tasks

This means that you probably have a moderate understanding of mathematical and logical concepts, and
that you enjoy some activities that use analytical thinking. This intelligence plays an important role in
school, so while you may do fairly well in most classes, you might encounter some challenges,
especially in higher-level math and science courses. Your linguistic ability also has a large impact on
school success. Logical thinking plays a big role in many career-related tasks such as organizing,
research, calculating, developing strategy, and problem solving. These activities may be ones that you
are comfortable with, but they could also be improved further.
Problem Solving
Having a moderate logical-mathematical ability, you may occasionally seek to answer the "how" and
"why" around a topic. This type of investigation is a good habit to get into because it results in better
problem solving abilities and can improve your memory. Facts are easier to remember when they have
explanations behind them. Be curious and try to learn more about topics that relate to you in school and
outside of it. The more good information you have, the better prepared you will be to solve problems on
school assignments and problems in your daily life. As you examine more topics and concepts, you will
more easily recognize the patterns between all the different bits of information, and be better able to
understand and use that information for problem solving.
Finding Balance
As you improve your ability to analyze and compare, be careful that you don't neglect others' feelings.
Remember to develop and/or maintain your interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities to keep things in
balance and even improve your logical-mathematical abilities in certain areas. For example, the skills of
empathy, perspective and self-knowledge, which are important in building relationships, help to make
more accurate predictions for situations involving people. The reverse is also true. Our relationships
can be studied and improved through the use of logical-mathematical skills. When the non-rational and
emotional world are analyzed using estimations, patterns, probabilities and trends, it can create
awareness, sensitivity, and supportive data for a more complete understanding.

Logical-mathematical intelligence is one of the most frequently used intelligences in school. It can be
used across all subjects for both finding and solving problems. This intelligence also helps with rational
decision-making. Good decisions help students have a positive school experience when it comes to
course selection, extra-curricular activities, time management, and much more.
Below are ways to use and improve your logical-mathematical intelligence. Make sure you discuss with
your teachers and counselors where and when you can use the following strategies.
Become familiar with the fallacies of logic (in other words, incorrect arguments or reasoning)
with the goal of improving your critical thinking skills. Practice creating and identifying different
statements that have fallacies. Different forms of media often contain fallacies, from newspapers
to television shows. Fallacies are most often found in open platforms where anyone can
comment, such as online forums and letters to the editor.
When appropriate, practice thinking out loud, especially when working in groups. Share your
problem solving and analytical strategies with others so that they can help you to improve upon
them. And, listen to how others think their way through a problem.
When you watch someone else analyze or solve a problem, ask questions about each of the steps
taken. Find out what the person was thinking as he or she solved it. Put some focus on the
process of solving the problem, not just the problem itself.
Get some extra practice, add an element of fun, or challenge your math and logic skills by
visiting one of the recommended websites listed below. Also feel free to find your own website
that helps with logic and math. Be sure to check with a teacher or counselor to make sure that the
site is one that will provide good support for your logical-mathematical intelligence.
In any class or subject, try to look for patterns and ways to organize information to make it easier
to remember. For example, create acronyms like HOMES to memorize the names of the Great
Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.
Try to get information represented in multiple ways. For example, data can be placed in a chart or
a graph. Outlines can also be shown as a mind map. Even music can be represented differently,
e.g. guitar tab vs. chords. Also, try to create different versions of the same information yourself.
If you take notes in outline form, re-write them as a mind map or a chart.
Developing Your Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

There are many fun and interesting ways to develop your logical-mathematical intelligence.
Online Puzzles
There are plenty of websites dedicated to logic puzzles, riddles, and unique math problems. This is a
great way to practice your logical-mathematical intelligence because there is so much variety, you get
immediate feedback, and many sites are freely available. The only disadvantage is that you are not
practicing the intelligence in a real-world situation. However, the flexibility and choice does make it
convenient and allows you to select the level of difficulty as you develop your skills. The websites
listed below will help get you started.
Practice, Practice, Practice

Math is like any other skill - you will get better if you practice. When dealing with everyday math
problems, for example, calculating a tip at a restaurant, first try calculating in your head, then on paper,
then on a calculator. This will give you practice and allow you to check your answer. It's true that some
can learn easier and faster than others, but everybody can improve.
Real-World Examples
Take a little time each week to read or watch a science-based article or story. Pick a topic that somehow
relates to the people or things in your life. Get to know some of the theories or facts in the story. Over
the next few weeks, try to find real-world situations to the concepts you read about. For example, if you
have a cell phone, you can learn about microwave radiation and how it is used to send the signal to and
from your phone. Also, learn about how microwaves travel and what materials block or absorb them.
Then, you can see where you get the best and worst signals on your phone and try to figure out why.
Strong Reasoning for Valid Conclusions

Logical-mathematical development also involves making accurate conclusions, using reliable and
unbiased information. Information needs to be examined at face value and not skewed because you
want it to support a certain idea. You can improve your reasoning skills by learning about and avoiding
common logical fallacies.
Continue to use and build your strengths in this intelligence by trying a wide variety of activities from
puzzles, math and strategy games, to business and economic analysis, to medical research and science
experiments. Also, remember that nearly all activities use at least several intelligences at once. Take
advantage of your strengths and keep improving your other intelligences to get the most of your
abilities in all situations. Be sure to look at the strategies below for ways to use your other strengths to
help develop your logical mathematical intelligence.
Math and Logic Websites

Khan Academy
This fully-sponsored, ad-free site allows anyone to view videos and practice problems in math and
other topics including science, computer programming, finance, humanities, and test prep. Whether you
want to browse the site or create an account, everything is free of charge. Creating an account on the
site allows you to track your progress and earn badges for achieving certain milestones. The site
contains topics for primary school through up to advanced graduate level. This site is highly
recommended.
Math Playground
This site is an excellent all-around math site that is supported by ads for educational products. The site
appears geared towards younger students, but it actually addresses concepts that apply all the way
through post-secondary mathematics. It uses a fun and interactive approach to math and even some
computer programming concepts. This is a great site for those who may want to start at a more basic
level, but it also contains challenges and fun for those with fairly advanced skills.
The Math Forum
The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Goodwin College of Professional
Studies. This site contains a variety of word problems that you would typically see in school
assignments and tests. Each problem includes a full step-by-step explanation of how to come up with a
solution for the problem itself and others like it. This site is a great 'next step' once you are comfortable
with the basics, or are doing some practice before a big test.
Galileo Network Educational Association
This site contains more off-the-wall and advanced problems for those seeking a challenge as well as
those looking for math concepts that are applied to interesting real world problems. The puzzles on this
site are the kind often seen at math competitions. Students who are comfortable with math will find the
challenges on this site entertaining and helpful in sharpening their skills.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Logical-Mathematical

Intelligence
The following intelligences have been identified as strengths for you and can help you develop your
logical-mathematical intelligence.
Naturalist
Naturalist intelligence has many connections to math and logic, such as pattern recognition. However,
while naturalists see patterns in physical objects in the environment, math-logical people notice abstract
concepts like numbers and scientific principles.
Learn about the scientific discoveries of the natural world (e.g. ecology, geology, meteorology,
astronomy, etc.). Find out how those discoveries were made, what methods were used, and what
connections to other scientific theories exist. Apply similar methods when you make your own
observations in nature.
Get involved with a school group or outside organization that deals with the natural environment.
Take on a role where logical-mathematical intelligence can be used and improved. Many groups
need help in cataloguing and organizing items, accounting and budgeting, and much more.
Interpersonal Intelligence
Description
This intelligence includes understanding and working with people, building relationships, seeing the
world from others' point of view, communicating well verbally and non-verbally, cooperating in a
group, having influence, and responding to the mood, personality and goals of others.
Famous People with Strong Interpersonal Intelligence:

Martin Luther King, Jr. (clergyman, civil rights activist)
Mother Teresa (nun, humanitarian)
Oprah Winfrey (talk-show host, philanthropist)
Anthony Robbins (success coach, professional speaker)
Ellen DeGeneres (comedian, talk-show host)
Interpersonal Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are moderately oriented towards interpersonal intelligence.
Relationships
This means that you are usually good at building social and professional relationships, and that you can
usually read and appropriately respond to the feelings, motivations, and behaviors of others. However,
you probably experience occasional difficulties in one or more relationships, which of course, can
happen to just about anybody. How you deal with drama and how quickly and easily you are able to
resolve a situation are where differences may occur. Strong communication skills, in how you receive
information and how you deliver it, are important for relationships with teachers, friends, and family.
Working with Others

You likely enjoy working in groups, but you may miss some opportunities to really take advantage of
the group environment. For example, you may notice that your ideas sometimes gets ignored or
unnoticed, that your strengths are not being used, or that you could be learning more from others who
have different talents than your own.
Helping Others
You feel sympathy and empathy for others, as well as a desire to help people. However, you may be
unsure of how to help, or feel that you could be doing more. The ability to help someone, whether just
by listening or by doing something for them, is greatly aided by your interpersonal intelligence.
Your Network
You enjoy getting to know and understand others, but usually it's with people who share your interests
and experiences - people with similar backgrounds and in similar situations. Your connections with
those who lead very different lives tend to be more casual. It takes more patience and effort to maintain
these kinds of relationships.
Humor
You enjoy humor and can often be funny in various situations, but it doesn't seem to come quite as easy
for you as it does for those who you consider to be born funny. Humor involves subtleties, excellent
timing, being able to respond quickly, and knowing your audience. Some of these skills may be
difficult for you at certain times, while at other times they may come more naturally. Everyone can
benefit from developing their sense of humor, as it can help with lowering stress and in forming and
strengthening relationships. It can also help with persuading others, relaxing tense situations, and
improving morale in a group.

This intelligence can play an important role in learning. Any conversation with a teacher, counselor or
another student can benefit from the ability to understand each other's points of view and improve
communication. Below are ways to use and develop your interpersonal intelligence. Make sure you
discuss with your teachers and counselors where and when you can use any of the following strategies.
Talk to other students, teachers or experts to learn more about topics covered in class. Try to be
prepared with good questions.
Talk to your teacher about working in pairs or groups, or possibly even doing multi-class projects,
to encourage discussion. Also, form study groups for outside class time.
Try out different roles in your groups for different projects, e.g. researcher, recorder, reporter,
etc.
Look for safe online forums and discussions on topics covered in school.
Get involved in a social cause that relates to a class topic.
Learn about 'listening skills' and practice them every chance you get.
Developing Your Interpersonal Intelligence

Improve Your Relationships
One way to develop your interpersonal intelligence is to work on your current relationships. There are
many tools available to help improve relationship skills at school and in your personal life. For
example, a personality type assessment is one approach that has proven very useful. However, because
some resources are better than others, make sure the ones you use are of good quality, whether they are
books, courses, videos or websites. If possible, get feedback from people who have used that resource
before.
Observe Others
Leading or participating in groups is always more enjoyable and successful when you are able to read
others' body language and communicate accordingly. Whether you are in a group or one-on-one
situation, the key is to pay careful attention to facial expression, body positioning, and to just listen and
observe. Learn what motivates others and adapt your role to one that works best for the situation -
whether as an encourager, harmonizer, follower, opinion-giver, compromiser, etc. Then, you can
suggest your ideas to the group in a way that will have the impact you want.
Help Others
Getting involved in charity work and service-oriented activities are excellent ways to express and
develop your interpersonal intelligence. These types of projects improve your ability to feel empathy,
understand others' points of view, and build your communication skills.
Expand Your Network

While it is fun and easy interacting with friends who have views and interests similar to your own, it
does limit your exposure to new ideas from others outside of your group. Try interacting with people of
different ages, skill sets, and other cultural groups to broaden your horizons.
Learn Humor
Another good way to develop your interpersonal abilities is to watch and attempt different forms of
humor. To be funny requires being able to read your audience well and deliver lines with precise pace,
timing, and clarity. Comedians typically use a strong combination of verbal and non-verbal
communication. Humor can also help with persuasion and tact in a group setting. Learning how to be
funny in a positive way can dramatically improve your interpersonal intelligence.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Interpersonal Intelligence

interpersonal intelligence.
Naturalist
Increase the potential for positive impact by taking your skills as a naturalist into a group setting.
There are naturalist groups everywhere, from National Geographic to Audubon to all kinds of
local interest groups. This is an easy way improve communication skills because you will be with
people who have similar interests.
As your interpersonal skills develop, talk to others outside of the naturalist group about what you
do in the group.
Get involved with groups or even online communities that engage in logical-mathematical activities.
Many massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) rely on a combination of logical strategy
and interaction with others to achieve a successful outcome.
Take psychology and other social science classes. Learn what sorts of interactions people respond
positively to and why.
Get involved with a charity or community service group. Your role may start with a focus on the
logical-mathematical aspects, but you can work towards taking part and discovering rewards in
the interpersonal side too.
Linguistic Intelligence
Description
Linguistic intelligence helps you to understand and use language properly in reading, writing, speaking,
including sign language and Braille. It also affects vocabulary and the ability to understand and use
humor, create pictures using words, notice language patterns, and recognize relationships between
words. Linguistic intelligence is one of the main intelligences linked with succeeding in school.
Famous People with Strong Linguistic Intelligence:

William Shakespeare (author, playwright)
Barack Obama (lawyer, U.S. president)
Maya Angelou (poet, author)
Noam Chomsky (linguist, philosopher)
Jean-Franois Champollion (linguist who first deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs)
Linguistic Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are moderately oriented towards linguistic intelligence.
Academic Ability
This means that you probably have moderate skills in the areas of languages, grammar and vocabulary.
Linguistic ability also affects your communication, creativity, and semantic memory. Therefore, you
may occasionally enjoy activities like reading, writing and wordplay. You probably earn decent grades
in your English classes at school, but are maybe not a top performer in the higher grade levels. Chances
are you prefer classes that do not involve a lot of reading or writing.
Communication Preferences
Linguistic intelligence affects your ability to both give and receive information. In other words, it
affects your ability to read and listen as much as it affects your ability to speak and write. Having
moderate linguistic skills, you may be more comfortable with some of those activities, but less
comfortable with others. However, other traits and intelligences can affect how often and how well you
perform each activity. For example, an extroverted personality type with a strong interpersonal
intelligence and musical ability (for pacing and tone), may enjoy lively group discussions and debates
on difficult topics. Meanwhile, a shy individual with strong intrapersonal intelligence may prefer
reading advanced psychology textbooks.
Understanding Language Styles

As you develop your linguistic abilities, you may want to think more about different styles of
communication, such as rhetoric or persuasive language, where the intent is to influence or convince an
audience. Another style is explanatory or technical communication, which is meant to provide
information. There are also many creative ways to use language such as poetry and humor, which tend
to entertain, as well as express or stir emotion. Of course, these communication styles can be combined
and do not necessarily describe all the possibilities that are out there. Rather, they are mentioned here to
demonstrate the potential when developing your linguistic ability.
Knowledge and Memory

Knowledge and memory are also closely tied to linguistic intelligence, as they are often formed and
recalled through language. Having a moderate ability to understand language, you probably have a
good memory for information. However, developing your linguistic intelligence may allow you to
process even more information and retain a greater amount of meaning.

Using language to communicate well is very important in both school and whenever you're learning
something new. Improving your linguistic skills will allow you to better understand others and
communicate more clearly. It will also help you to remember more information so that you can easily
share what you've learned.
Below are ways to use and improve your linguistic intelligence. Make sure you discuss with your
teachers and counselors where and when you should use the following strategies.
Underline, highlight, or write down any new or unfamiliar words you come across in your
reading. Look up these words as soon as you are able. Remember, many textbooks and electronic
devices have glossaries. Even after you have looked them up, review their definitions when you
prepare for a test.
Take every chance you get to read aloud, especially books that you find easier - e.g. stories for a
little brother or sister, or volunteer to read to students in lower grade levels or children at the
library. This will improve your flow, pronunciation, and confidence. You can also practice
scanning ahead of where you are reading to figure out how you can change your tone and pace to
match the story. This will allow you to add the appropriate emotion and suspense to the stories
you read.
Before you start reading, make sure you know the goals and main concept of the chapter.
Textbooks very often start chapters with an outline or some key questions. Spend the time to
understand these lead-ins. If you are reading a novel, think about the last chapter before starting a
new one. This will help your mind to better grasp the new information you are reading.
Take elective classes like creative writing, speech and debate, drama, computer programming,
and foreign languages. These classes can help your linguistic intelligence. Each of these
examples uses language in creative and specific ways that encourage you to learn more about
semantics, syntax, and phonology.
Every day, try to find time for one or more fun or interesting language activities. Below are some
examples of linguistic-based activities that some students enjoy.
Playing Scrabble with friends
Online sites like Free Rice, Lumosity's Word Bubbles, Dictionary.com's Flashcards, and
WordPlays.com
Volunteer or ask about writing for the school paper or media club.
Enter poetry, essay, or speech and debate contests.
Developing Your Linguistic Intelligence

Whether you are reading a textbook, writing an essay, sending an email, doing an interview or speaking
to an audience, there are many opportunities to practice and develop your linguistic skills.
Read More
Reading can improve your linguistic skills in understanding and interpretation. However, the quality of
what you read is key. Reading Facebook updates and text messages all day won't be of much help.
There are books of every sort and subject that have been recognized for the quality of writing. There are
also many topics covered in respected magazines and periodicals - both online and paper-based. Simply
figure out which topics you're most interested in, and take it from there.
When choosing your reading material, libraries are a great place to start. Talk to the librarian or your
English teacher for help finding high quality material. For motivation, think about which linguistic
skills you want to improve the most. If you want to understand and share facts with others, try reading
journalistic writing in newspapers and magazines. If you want to learn how to write more poetically and
use creative language to stir emotions, check out novels, plays and poetry.
Expand Your Vocabulary

When writing, use online dictionaries and thesauruses to help with your vocabulary, then, review what
you have written once you're done. When it's appropriate, follow-up conversations with an email to
recap what was discussed. This will force you to think about communicating the same meaning in two
different ways. Practice speeches using different words with different emphases before an actual
presentation. For more advanced development, learn about how words carry different connotations,
which is their meaning beyond the exact definitions. You can also play with syntax - how words are
arranged in a sentence, and pragmatics - how the context of words affects their meaning.
Explore Humor
Finally, a fun and challenging use of linguistics is found in humor. Humor uses all the subtleties of
linguistics to achieve its goal. For example, irony, sarcasm, and satire mean the opposite of what is
being said. For these forms of humor, sensitivity to context and intonation are very important. Also,
due to the subtext, word choice and sentence structure are important too. Learn to enjoy different types
of humor and practice being funny yourself. Note that humor is sometimes a tricky form of
communication that also utilizes interpersonal, kinesthetic and other intelligences.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Linguistic Intelligence

linguistic intelligence.
Naturalist
Develop your linguistic intelligence while taking advantage of your strong naturalist intelligence using
the following activities.
Choose a type of environment or cause that interests you, e.g. mountains, oceans, cityscape, clean
energy, wildlife preservation, etc., and find some books, magazines, online articles or speaker
presentations on it. If you are uncomfortable with reading, start with shorter articles and just read
to satisfy your interest in the subject. Also, talk to your English and Science teachers about
opportunities to read and write on naturalist topics such as landscapes, animals, plants and the
environmental movement.
Pay attention to the authors' writing techniques, and try to look for samples that have been
recognized for the quality of writing, such as National Geographic or books by Rachel Carson.
Also, look for presentations by speakers known for their ability to speak well, like David Suzuki
and Al Gore. What do you think was the goal of each speech or written piece? What writing or
speaking techniques were used to achieve that goal? Were the techniques effective?
As you become more comfortable with analyzing various writings and speeches, try some writing
or speaking presentations yourself.
Join or start a naturalist/environmental group at your school and get involved with newsletters,
outreach, or other forms of communication.
The combination of logical-mathematical and linguistic intelligence is extremely important in school.
This combination of skills will allow you to quickly and clearly understand classroom instruction,
organize and store information, as well as remember and express what you've learned on tests and
assignments.
Practice your linguistic skills using logic-related activities such as word-based puzzles, Scrabble,
crosswords and vocabulary games.
Simply read. Pay attention to the writing in your textbooks and ask your English teacher about
books that may stimulate your logical-mathematical intelligence. For extracurricular books,
choose topics related to logical-mathematical intelligence, like scientific discoveries, science
fiction, mystery, computers and technology, or philosophy. While the content may be what
interests you at first, pay more and more attention to how the content is delivered - the writing.
Find opportunities to write about things in a logical-mathematical way. Write about how you
analyze, compare and reason for different topics. Refine your writing over time so that it appeals
to a diverse audience.
Get involved in discussions or formal debates on issues or theories that center around your
logical-mathematical abilities. You may find that you focus on being correct and precise, but
remember that being eloquent and persuasive are also important. Work on the latter by starting
with written discussions (e.g. web-based forums) where you have time to plan out your wording.
Then, gradually move to spoken discussion.
Interpersonal
Because of your interpersonal strength, you probably communicate often with the people you know,
whether in person, by phone or email. Take these opportunities to develop your linguistic intelligence.
Before you send a letter or email, review what you have written to see if you can improve how
you are saying it. Ask a friend or check with an online resource.
After sending written communication, ask for feedback on your message. Was it clear? Did it
flow well? Especially seek this feedback from linguistic individuals.
Join a group like Toastmasters who, along with being social, and looking good on a resume, is
helpful in sharpening your verbal and general communication skills. (Note: Toastmasters
minimum age to join is 18.)
Join a club or get together with friends to talk about your favorite books or other written material.
Listen to how the others analyze what they've read. Ask questions when you want clarification.
Existential Intelligence
Description
Existential intelligence is the ability to see the big picture in everything - the relationships and
connections, vastness and limitations, and how everything fits together. This intelligence is used in
considering questions about our existence, such as purpose, life, death, and our place in the universe.
NOTE: Existential Intelligence should not be confused with existentialism. Existentialism is an area of
philosophy dealing with certain views on human existence. Philosophers who examine and promote
existentialist theories would certainly use their existential intelligence. However, the intelligence can
be applied to other areas as well.
Famous People with Strong Existential Intelligence:

Aristotle (philosopher, teacher)
The Dalai Lama (spiritual leader)
Deepak Chopra (doctor, speaker/author)
Ralph W. Emerson (essayist, transcendentalist)
Jane Addams (philosopher, activist)
Existential Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are not oriented towards existential intelligence.
Questioning
People with strong existential intelligence tend to question ideas, actions and policies. However, this is
not always because they disagree. It is more out of curiosity and a desire to find deeper meaning. The
questions are often, "What purpose does this have?" or, "How does this fit with everything else?"
You probably don't spend much time thinking about questions like these. Instead you prefer to have
clear and final answers. You would much rather deal with more immediate and down-to-earth topics
such as assignments, daily responsibilities, and relationships.
The Big Picture

You prefer to focus on getting things done rather than think about different possibilities for what you
are doing. Occasionally, you may get caught up in performing activities for their own sake and lose
perspective on your overall purpose. By reminding yourself of what the big picture is, you will be better
able to ensure that you are working towards your intended goal. For example, when studying for a test,
don't get caught up reviewing entire textbook chapters and re-reading all of your notes from start to
finish. Instead focus on practice questions and what will be asked on the test - especially your weaker
areas. Then, you can go back to the textbook and your notes focusing on the areas that you need to
know most.
When you have a problem with a task, you may sometimes feel stuck or like you have reached a dead
end. If you take time to understand the whole game plan, you will be better able to find alternatives to
accomplish the same overall goal.
You may also find it hard at times to understand others' viewpoints, or accept values and beliefs that
are different from your own. Rather than seeing others' opinions as right or wrong, try to see them as
different options that people adopt based on a combination of their natural traits and life experience.
Memory and Recall

Knowing the big picture is probably not that important for you when learning new information. You
likely have relied more on repetition and other memory techniques for learning. To remember bits of
information, you may simply think, "These are the points I have to remember." You can remember
quite a lot this way. However, making connections between the facts and the overall idea will help your
memory more in the long term. An example of this is when preachers and storytellers describe from
memory detailed examples to explain a concept, such as in a sermon or parable.

Existential intelligence is useful in many situations and can help make learning easier and more
successful. Asking questions and seeing the big picture helps with understanding new information,
remembering it, and in being able to show what you have learned on assignments and tests.
Below are ways to use and develop existential intelligence at school and when learning something new.
Make sure you discuss with your teachers and counselors where and when you can use any of the
following strategies.
When learning new topics, ask and think about the following questions:
What other topics that I know of are similar to this topic?
What are the larger themes that this topic might fit under?
How can I connect this to what I know in the real world?
Why is this important?
When reading textbooks or other schoolbooks, read the table of contents (chapter headings) to
understand the book order. Before starting a chapter, read the introduction carefully and scan
through the subheadings, if applicable. Try to get a sense of what the main idea is for each
chapter before starting it. Then, when you read the chapter, think about how each of the smaller
points relates back to the main idea.
Try to imagine multiple points of view when there are people involved. For example, when
studying wars in history, try to understand what it was like for people on both sides of the war.
For both civilians and soldiers. For leaders and for people following orders. In Literature and
Drama classes imagine what it was like for the various characters in the stories. How might each
perspective be different?
Try different note-taking strategies like mind-mapping, outlining, and SQ3R - all of these
strategies help with understanding how smaller, more specific bits of information fit under larger,
more general ideas, which can then be related to the bigger questions about existence.
Developing Your Existential Intelligence

Question Others
People with strong existential intelligence like to ask 'why' things are the way they are, or want to
understand the purpose behind doing things. However, remember to ask such questions only when it is
appropriate and do so respectfully. Even if you are not really curious, asking questions can help you
understand how things fit into the bigger picture. As you learn about how stuff connects, hopefully your
curiosity will grow, and you will ask questions on deeper topics. Talk to people who explore deep
topics on a regular basis such as religious leaders, counselors, university professors, sociologists, etc.
Seek multiple sources to get different points of view.
Question Yourself
When learning new information or talking with others, be prepared to question your own beliefs and be
open to new possibilities. We all have our own ways of thinking about things, but existential thinking
means thinking about the larger society, the world, and even the universe. Remember that other people
and cultures can have very different life experiences and so their views can differ from yours. By truly
listening to other viewpoints, and not just sticking to your own, you can learn much about the world.
You don't have to believe everything you hear, but if you put it all together and add it to what you
know, you will have a better idea of the big picture.
Ask Big Questions

Explore questions that stretch beyond your normal daily routine. What is life's purpose? Are we alone
in the universe? What is the difference between good and evil, and what lies in the middle? Questions
like this may seem like they have nothing to do with your daily life, but thinking about them can help
you understand yourself better and how you want to live. For example, having a clear sense of good and
evil can help you in making decisions about what you do and what you don't do on a daily basis.
Having this knowledge to guide your decisions can also help you feel more confident and fulfilled
when you look back on your actions in the future.
Be Comfortable with No Answer

Through questioning, you can learn much about different topics. However, sometimes answers can lead
to even more questions. Instead of trying to reach a final conclusion, your goal should be continual
growth and maturity. Focus on the journey rather than the destination.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Existential Intelligence

existential intelligence.
Naturalist
Nature is complex, involving many individual details that are part of a much bigger picture. Also, many
cultures find a strong spiritual aspect to nature.
Try to see nature from the big picture point of view. Does nature have goals, direction, and
purpose? What are our roles and responsibilities to nature? What defines a living organism? Use
your knowledge of nature to support your responses.
Get involved with a naturalist group in your school or community. While your interest may start
with the group's specific cause, try to get information from related but different fields to learn
about the bigger picture. You can be the group's information researcher, for example. Then, use
that information to help make the decisions about how to best advance the group's cause.
A strong logical-mathematical intelligence can be a very good partner for existential intelligence.
Existential intelligence helps you appreciate and have interest in many deep and important topics.
Logical-mathematical intelligence provides good reasoning skills to work through and recognize
patterns within those topics. Very often, philosophers utilize strong logical-mathematical intelligence to
address various existential questions.
If your strong logical-mathematical ability drives you to explore scientific concepts, just extend
your exploration into the existential topics, where such theories often go. For example, brain
research has indicated that the 'awareness' center of the brain may recognize our actions only
after they are initiated by the subconscious areas of the brain. This can lead to a discussion of
whether humans are really master of their own destiny, or are our 'decisions' more based on
reactions to our environment? Remember, for existential questions, you do not have to reach a
final answer.
Your logical-mathematical ability may tempt you to quickly scan information (e.g. your
textbook) to put your pattern finding skills to work. However, before you try to learn new
information, take some time to understand the context and why you are learning it in the first
place. What purpose will it serve? Not only will this improve your existential intelligence, but it
will also help your logical analysis of the information.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal intelligence enhances your exploration of deeper subjects by interacting with others.
Talk with people who are spiritual and/or philosophical. Conversations with them will likely
bring up questions of an existential nature. Don't back down from tough questions, and try to ask
a few of your own.
Think about the relationships in your life that produce very strong feelings, such as love that
provides purpose and fulfillment. Strong feelings like this are related to the feelings involved
with existential intelligence.
Take a look at some online forums that discuss existential topics. If you prefer, start as a listener
until you are more comfortable with the various topics. Then, you can contribute to the forum and
enjoy more interaction with others. Note: Always use caution and avoid giving personal
information online.
Musical Intelligence
Description
This intelligence includes the ability to play an instrument or sing, as well as a number of other skills
such as: recognizing various tones, patterns, rhythms, beats, and sounds; enjoying and analyzing music;
understanding musical structures; and creating melodies and rhythms.
Famous People with Strong Musical Intelligence:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (musician, composer)
Elvis Presley (singer-songwriter, dancer)
Aretha Franklin (singer-songwriter, pianist)
William James "will.i.am" Adams Jr. (record producer, composer)
Adele Adkins (singer-songwriter, instrumentalist)
Musical Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are not oriented towards musical intelligence.
This means that you tend to avoid activities and skills that focus on musical intelligence, the most
obvious of which are singing and playing instruments. However, there is much more to musical
intelligence than just making music.
Listening to Music
When you listen to music you are probably only hearing what is on the surface. Almost everyone
enjoys listening to music, but those with less developed musical intelligence usually only listen to and
appreciate a few styles. You probably cannot tell apart all the different instruments and melodies within
a song. It also may take you some time to pick up the rhythm and timing of a piece of music. You may
have a hard time hearing the difference between notes that are close together on the musical scale or
copying a note with an instrument or your voice.
Music and Emotions

For you, music has a weaker connection to emotions than for most people. Those with a more
developed musical intelligence usually experience stronger connections between the parts of the brain
that notice things like pitch and rhythm, and the parts of the brain for emotions. These connections
allow people to use music to influence their emotions. For example, music can be used to produce calm
when stressed, or to get motivated before a physical challenge. You may be better able to do this if you
improve your musical intelligence.
Music and Memory

You also probably have a harder time remembering the melodies and lyrics to songs. The same goes for
memories associated with music. For example, while others can recall a lot of details about the time and
place they heard a song, you probably can't remember as much.
Patterns and Language

Good speakers use intonation (changes in pitch) to express emotion, emphasis, and other meaning in
their speech. Some languages even use tone to tell different words apart (e.g. Chinese). Therefore,
developing your musical intelligence can help you understand more when listening to people speak and
when learning some languages. Of course, linguistic intelligence plays a large role here as well.
Many people feel they have no talent for music or that it is not an important ability to have. However,
musical development is not just learning how to read music, sing, or play an instrument. Musical
intelligence can help in areas such as math, language, memory, emotions, and much more. See below to
discover different ways to develop your musical intelligence.

There is a pretty obvious connection between musical intelligence and classes such as Music, Band and
Choir. However, there are many less obvious areas in which musical intelligence either can be used as a
strength or improved when it is not as strong.
Below are ways to use and develop your musical intelligence at school or when learning something
new. Make sure you discuss with your teacher/counselor where and when you can use any of the
following strategies.
When working on assignments, try listening to quiet music in the background. Experiment with
different styles to find music that helps you focus and inspires you to complete your work. While
this strategy will only do a little to develop your musical intelligence, it may motivate musicallyoriented people to complete non-musical activities.
Pay close attention to the prosody (tone, rhythm and emphasis) in other people's speech. Prosody
affects the meaning of what is said. Prosody is often used to express emotion, sarcasm, contrast
or importance. Developing this skill allows you to get more meaning out of what people say and
can even reveal things that are unsaid.
Practice finding rhythm in what you read, especially in creative forms like poetry. This can make
reading more enjoyable and help you find more meaning in the text. You may notice that good
writers will change the rhythm of their writing to match the different moods in a story. This will
also help your linguistic intelligence.
In addition to the two points above, try to write with a rhythm that flows and try using prosody in
your speech. This will help people listen and understand what you are communicating because
you are tapping into more than one intelligence - linguistic and musical.
When working on assignments, playing sports, or working with your hands, try to move and work
with a rhythm that suits the activity. It may help to have a song in your head. Try different tunes
until you find one that works best. For example, when running, you may want to listen to fastpaced dance music. Meanwhile when studying, you may prefer instrumental music without any
distracting lyrics.
Developing Your Musical Intelligence

Music is much more than just a hobby or entertainment; it is deeply rooted into our biology and culture.
Regardless of ability, all of our brains are wired to notice and understand music. Music plays a big role
in nearly every human culture around the world, going back as far as 40,000 years. Also, music has
been shown to trigger various emotional centers in our brain. So, it is no wonder that developing your
musical intelligence can improve your ability to process information, form and recall memories, interact
with others, and adjust your emotions.
Using Music to Focus

The easiest way to begin developing your musical intelligence is to try out different types of
background music or white noise to help you focus during an activity. For tasks that need a lot of
mental effort, background music is usually most helpful when it is without lyrics, is somewhat
energizing, at low volume, and not distracting. Different personalities and different activities will work
better with different types of music. Experiment with a few types and decide on which ones work best
for you. Also, remember that some people and activities still work best with silence.
Listening to Music
You should also listen to music when you are not working on another task, and you can focus entirely
on the music. At these times, practice your listening skills by analyzing the music you hear. Pay
attention to different tempos, levels of pitch, instrument types, repeating patterns, and any gradual or
sudden changes. Also, try to listen to a variety of musical styles, rhythms and sounds.
Making Music
And, of course, learning to produce music is an excellent way to develop this intelligence. You can
choose to take singing or instrument lessons, or try a self-taught method. There are plenty of tools to
help you learn on your own, such as books, videos and online resources. Even instrument-based video
games can help you develop a sense of timing and rhythm. As your musical intelligence develops, it
can be of much help to your work habits and personal life.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Musical Intelligence

musical intelligence.
Naturalist
To better appreciate music and how it is produced, put sound and music into a more natural context.
Listen to or play music in different natural environments and pay attention the unique acoustics
of each location.
Learn about the different types of wood and fibers used to make musical instruments (e.g.
woodwinds or strings) and why they are used.
Try being quiet in a natural environment and use your naturalist wisdom to focus on the sounds
around you, whether they are made by animals or by other natural sources. The British Library
has an excellent website that allows you to listen to many sounds of nature right from your
computer.
Learn how different animals produce the noises that they do, and compare their bodies with the
structures of musical instruments (e.g. birds and whales).
Math and music are more closely connected than most people realize. Music is very much about
patterns, sequences of notes, and changes in vibration, a lot of which can be analyzed and understood
through logical and mathematical analysis.
When working on logical-mathematical activities, try listening to music that helps you focus.
Listening to Baroque music and taking part in formal musical training has been shown to help
with math and reasoning.
Learn basic note patterns in terms of pitch and length. Also, learn about how different
instruments produce sound (e.g. wind, strings and percussion). Then, pick an instrument and
play with the musical scales.
Try music-based video games or other computer-based methods of music production and editing,
both of which tend to focus on the logical-mathematical side of music.
Interpersonal
To improve your musical intelligence, it is important to learn to appreciate different styles and the
different pieces that go together to make music. Your interpersonal intelligence can help you pick this
up from others.
Talk about your favorite music with friends. Discuss what you like about music and compare
different songs in terms of the rhythm, instruments and other aspects.
Play multiplayer music video games likeRock Band and Guitar Hero. Try to learn from other
players proper pitch, rhythm and timing.
If you are in a music class or otherwise learning to play an instrument, talk to others about tips
and tricks they use to learn different music skills.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Description
Intrapersonal intelligence includes the ability to understand oneself - emotions, fears, motivations,
strengths, and weaknesses. This intelligence allows you to reflect upon your own thinking and
behavior, learn from that reflection, find ways for self-improvement, and build self-confidence.
Famous People with Strong Intrapersonal Intelligence:

Confucius (philosopher, teacher)
Sigmund Freud (neurologist, psychoanalyst)
Mohandas Ghandi (lawyer, ideological leader)
Helen Keller (speaker, author)
Terry Fox (athlete, humanitarian)
Intrapersonal Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are not oriented towards intrapersonal intelligence.
Reflection and Decision-Making

You may sometimes make quick decisions and find yourself in situations where you would rather not
be. In these situations, you may feel like you are in over your head, that you would rather be doing
something else, or you might feel regret afterwards because you realize that you should have been
doing something else. Making good decisions about how to spend your time requires two things: 1)
knowing yourself well - your goals, abilities and preferences, and 2) matching the right choices to your
goals and abilities.
Self-Awareness
Intrapersonal intelligence can also affect social situations. Self-awareness helps you to recognize your
impact on those around you. You may have accidentally offended others at times when a stronger sense
of self-awareness was needed. Being aware of your mood, tone of voice, and how you carry yourself,
can help with understanding why people react to you the way that they do. Also, you may sometimes
allow your personal biases to negatively affect your decisions and how you interact with others. We all
carry biases that come from our personal character and life experience. However, with a strong
awareness, you can prevent them from blinding your judgment. Maintaining objectivity like this allows
you to see other viewpoints and make positive connections with more people.
Goals
You may sometimes find that you set goals and end up making little or no progress towards them
before giving up. Then, you set a similar goal only to repeat the cycle. Goal setting involves a lot more
than just stating the goal. You need to know your strengths and limitations so that you can set
challenging but realistic goals. You also need focus and control to ensure that you stay on track. If you
think taking time to reflect is wasteful or too slow, you may find yourself avoiding the very process it
takes to identify and reach your goals.
Confidence and Emotions

You may feel uncomfortable or unsure of yourself when trying to describe your emotions. You may
also sometimes find that you have a hard time explaining exactly why you are angry, sad or frustrated.
Taking time to reflect on your emotions can help you understand how different situations may affect
you, and why your actions can differ from time to time. Understanding your emotions will help you
manage your emotions. Spending time on yourself will also help you feel more confident and ready to
deal with the external challenges you face every day.
Finding a Career
It has been shown that people with low intrapersonal intelligence can have difficulty in finding a
suitable career. Finding your ideal career requires knowing yourself well so that you can properly
match career opportunities to your strengths and preferences. There are many self-assessments
(including this one) that will help you know yourself better, specifically for the purpose of career
development. Talk to your counselor about ones that may be available at your school.

Intrapersonal intelligence is important for understanding how you learn best and what may prevent you
from learning. It can also keep you on track with your goals, help you to adjust your mood, and boost
your confidence so that you can have the best student experience possible. Below are some of the ways
to use and develop intrapersonal intelligence. Make sure you discuss with your teacher/counselor where
and when you can use any of the following strategies.
Take self-assessments like this one to help you determine what your strengths and challenges are.
Create a plan of how to use your strengths in the various areas of school. Some may be obvious
such as using logical-mathematical intelligence in math class. Others may need more thought
such as using your musical intelligence in P.E. It can be done - with a little creativity and some
help from other sections in this report.
Write down some strategies that you feel will help you avoid or improve your challenge areas.
Review these strategies often as they are often forgotten the minute a challenging situation arises.
Keep a journal or personal blog about your experience at school. Try to record your feelings and
thoughts close to the time that they occur. Re-read your journal at a later time so that you can be
more objective when analyzing your thoughts.
Take time to reflect before and after each learning experience. Talk to your teachers for
suggestions about what questions might spark good reflection.
When receiving feedback on your schoolwork, remind yourself that the feedback is an
opportunity to improve your skills. It is not meant to judge you as a person.
Learn about and practice good decision-making skills. Talk to teachers, counselors, and use other
resources such as this website.
Practice mental breaks. Even if just for a few seconds, these short inner time-outs can help you
get yourself in check whenever you're feeling frustrated, angry, upset, or any other negative
emotion that may interfere with learning or your ability to perform. Athletes often do this in the
middle of a big game; the same strategy works for learning and test preparation.
This intelligence, especially when combined with a strong interpersonal intelligence, can make you a
better communicator. When you can understand and manage your own feelings well, it is easier to
imagine what it is like for others. Sympathy and empathy are powerful tools for communicating with
people so that they understand you and respond positively. Also, when you spend time self-reflecting,
you are more energized to engage the outside world and are better able to help others. These abilities to
communicate, influence, and help others also improves your ability to take on leadership roles.
Developing Your Intrapersonal Intelligence

Reflect
The most basic way to improve your intrapersonal intelligence is to take time to reflect on your
thoughts, feelings and behaviors. What actions have brought you success and what you would like to
change in the future? Analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Taking the time to reflect on your
behaviors and feelings outside of the moments they occur makes it easier for you to see things more
clearly. Doing so will help you to better understand yourself, allowing you to create plans for selfimprovement that will really work.
Reflection can be done just by thinking about a situation or by writing out your thoughts. Writing often
works best, as it gives you a chance to review your thoughts later on. You will also need to find the
time and place to reflect. Ideally, it is best to reflect when there are few distractions. Some people find
it easier while exercising, or simply walking from place to place. If you take the bus or get a ride to
school, that might be a good time. You may prefer a serene setting like a park or just a quiet room.
Sometimes, your teachers may give you time in class to reflect on something specific. Whatever you
use, just remember to make at least some time to do it.
If you find it difficult to focus on self-reflection, there are many methods and resources that can help.
Assessments like this one are good tools to help with self-analysis. You can also try meditation, selfhelp books, courses and seminars, or seek other professional guidance. Use the strategies shown in the
section below on how to take advantage of other areas to develop intrapersonal intelligence. Then,
based on your self-analysis, create goals and realistic plans to achieve them.
Set Goals
Some advice to get you started with goal-setting is to remember the 4 R's. Record your goals. Make
your goals realistic. Be specific with your goals so that you can recognize when they have been
accomplished. Try to have a range of goals, from short-term to long-term, and from easy to more
challenging. As you achieve your goals and develop your abilities, you will start to notice your selfconfidence strengthen. You can then take on more and more challenging goals. Ultimately, your goals
should be your own, but sometimes it helps talking about them to people like teachers, counselors,
friends and family.
Be Self-Aware
Beyond understanding your past situations, intrapersonal intelligence also relates to being aware of
your impact in the present. At any moment in time, you have an impact on your own future, the people
around you, and sometimes even on the people and places where you are not present. For example, you
may be trying to finish a conversation with a friend while you are late for class. Your friend may see
your body language as expressing a desire to leave, while your teacher may see your absence as a sign
of disrespect. Meanwhile, in your rush to get to class, you forget your notebook and are unable to take
the notes you will need to study. You may be able to fix things later on, but being more aware of your
impact during or even beforehand may allow you to avoid these issues altogether. Practice being selfaware. Try to predict how your actions or inactions will affect others and your own future.
Apply What You Learn

Reflection and goal-setting may seem like a lot of time spent on yourself, however, it is highly
constructive time. Understanding your own feelings allows you to better sympathize and empathize
with others - to appreciate what they feel. Spending time on yourself can also leave you more energized,
self-confident, and focused in dealing with other activities. Finally, a strong self-awareness allows you
to take advantage of your strengths for better results whenever you put your help into action, whether
that is at school or in your personal life.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Intrapersonal Intelligence

intrapersonal intelligence.
Naturalist
Start with a focus on the details of the environment that you enjoy. Then over time, shift your focus
inward, reflecting more on your thoughts and feelings.
Reflect, journal, or just take time for yourself in a natural environment.
Find an environment that helps you relax, improves your mood, or that provides inspiration for
your thoughts. Think about why you like that particular environment.
Logical-mathematical intelligence involves a lot of pattern recognition, reasoning, and problem solving.
The trick is to apply these skills to knowing and improving yourself.
Treat your emotions and innermost thoughts as puzzles that need to be analyzed. The clues to
these puzzles are your behaviors and feelings in different situations. Just as puzzle-solving
benefits from focus and undivided attention, learning about yourself occurs best during quiet selfreflection.
Ask your school counselor about self-assessments that are available (in addition to this one).
Take any that are recommended, go over the reports with your counselor and compare them to
what you have learned from personal experience.
Set goals, make plans, and track your progress for specific achievements in school, such as test
scores, grades, making sports teams, election to student council, etc. Whether or not you achieve
every goal, the process will help develop your intrapersonal intelligence, and you just might
accomplish a few great things along the way.
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal skills are not opposite to interpersonal skills. In fact, they work perfect together.
Combined with strong intrapersonal skills you will be able to clearly communicate well thought-out
ideas and influence others in a positive way. Add intrapersonal confidence to your interpersonal
charisma for strong leadership abilities.
Observe and interact with others. Then, reflect on what you see and hear, comparing it to your
own thoughts and feelings. How did you feel before, during, and after the interaction? Over time,
you should be able to more quickly and accurately realize your feelings and behavior as
conversations unfold. This will enable you to keep your feelings in check in a way that allows for
great communication.
Talk to people like guidance and career counselors about your strengths and challenges, your
goals, and your plans to achieve them.
Spend more time with people who have strong intrapersonal intelligence - those who seem to
know themselves well and have a lot of self-control.
Spatial Intelligence
Description
Spatial intelligence includes the ability to identify objects accurately, change and recreate images, and
recognize how shapes and objects relate to each other. While this intelligence is typically applied
through visual means, spatial intelligence does not only rely on vision. It can also be used through
touch and sometimes even hearing.
Famous People with Strong Spatial Intelligence:

Frank Lloyd Wright (architect, interior designer)
Michelangelo (artist, engineer)
Steven Spielberg (film director, video game designer)
Vera Wang (fashion designer)
Christopher Columbus (explorer, navigator)
Spatial Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are not oriented towards spatial intelligence.
Processing Information
You rarely visualize information in the form of pictures or diagrams. When watching or creating
presentations, you probably focus on the words for meaning, especially if you have a stronger linguistic
intelligence. You may have difficulty learning and remembering information when it is presented
visually or as objects you can touch and feel. In these situations, ask the presenter to explain their
visuals further. Or when giving presentations, have someone help you create some props or visuals, as
your audience is bound to have some spatially-oriented people.
Memory
While you may have a good (linguistic) memory for facts, dates and numbers, your spatial memory is
probably less than average. You likely have difficulty remembering details of what things look like or
where things are, and you may even forget faces, on occasion. You often run into trouble finding a
place, even after being there a few times. And, you may have to go over maps, charts, and diagrams
several times before you can really understand the information.
Putting the Pieces Together

You are probably not a big fan of puzzles and mazes, and rarely build models or try other projects that
involve shaping and fitting pieces together, like woodworking, jewelry making, or scrapbooking. You
may have tried activities like these in the past and even had some fun, but you probably do not have a
natural talent for them. However, a strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence can help with the fine motor
skills needed in activities like these, and may help you to overcome some of the challenges you have
with spatial skills.
Creativity and Art

If you tend to be creative or artistic, you probably stick to artistic media that is not very spatiallyoriented, such as sculptures, perspective-style paintings, and landscapes. Instead, you may prefer artistic
expression through poetry, dance, and music, for example. When viewing spatially-oriented art, you
probably focus more on the subject rather than the composition, which is how different elements in a
work of art are arranged.
Position and Location

You have probably noticed that you lose your sense of direction more easily than others. You may
remember landmarks, but forget how to use them to find your way. It usually takes you a while to get
used to finding your way around an area and you may even have difficulty when using maps or
returning from someplace new. Finally, you sometimes have trouble with estimating distances and
measurements, whether they are distances for travelling or measurements for cooking recipes.

Spatial intelligence can be used and improved in many situations at school.
Whenever you are taking notes or studying, try using mind maps, concept maps, charts,
diagrams, or even just pictures of the ideas you are learning about.
Do a lot of visualization - try to imagine what things look like as they are described and how they
would look if you changed something. This can be done when your teacher is describing
something in a lesson, a scene is described in a book, your coach is describing a new play for
your team, you are getting directions on how to go somewhere, or any other situation like that.
Take elective courses like Art, Marketing and Advertising, Dance, Video Production,
Woodworking, or any courses that use CADD.
Find out what assignments and projects your teachers will allow you to hand in as a visual
representation. For example, charts, posters, diagrams, dioramas, models, etc.
For physical activities at school, on teams, or in clubs, find out how you can get involved in
coaching or assisting. This can give you the opportunity to design plays or routines, or to help
analyze and instruct others on the proper movement for the activity. This can also help with
developing kinesthetic intelligence.
Developing Your Spatial Intelligence

Perform Hands-on Activities
While paper and computer-based visual puzzles can be helpful, hands-on activities like completing
jigsaw puzzles, designing clothes, working on car engines, choreographing a dance routine, and
constructing woodwork projects are especially effective. These activities encourage the use of your
other senses like touch and hearing to help observe shape, distance and direction in a three-dimensional
space.
Use Visual Images

When you have the opportunity, use visual presentations to communicate information. For example,
create graphs and charts to represent numbers and statistics. Use flow charts and mind maps for
studying and taking notes. When taking notes, you can also sketch ideas to help explain the
information. If you have trouble creating these visual elements, look at examples on the web or
software programs that help create them for you. Just be sure that you understand the connections
between the information and the visual representation.
When you are preparing for activities that involve movement, especially complex movements as in
sports, try visualizing your actions before the activity. Doing this gets your brain to 'see' the
environment and objects in that space (including you) as accurately as possible. This will also help your
kinesthetic intelligence.
Think Composition
Photography, art and design courses are an excellent way to start thinking about composition, or how
all the different elements of an image, work of art, or other objects are arranged and work together.
Composition is also important in film for framing camera angles and editing a sequence of shots. It is
also important in graphic design and desktop publishing, where it is usually referred to as page layout.
Becoming more aware of compositional details can help you understand visual information better and
help you create more successful visual communication.
Have Some Adventure

From orienteering, adventure racing and geocaching, to the more recent activity of City Chase, there
are many opportunities to develop your 'inner compass'. Activities like these can develop your spatial
abilities on two levels. First, you have to examine your immediate surroundings, understand how to best
move through them, learn how to use landmarks, and compare them with a map or other navigational
device. Second, you have to create a mental picture of the area and track your location as you move
through it.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Spatial Intelligence

spatial intelligence.
Naturalist
Naturalist and spatial intelligences support each other quite well and are often seen in art depicting
nature. Spatial intelligence helps artists understand how to compose the art, using lines, color, and
space. Naturalist intelligence helps artists appreciate the small details in the environment, which allows
the artist to bring an image to life.
Take time to view different forms of art based on an environment you enjoy. Try to develop your
appreciation for not only what the artist is trying to show, but how the artist is showing it.
Try activities like orienteering, geocaching, and adventure racing. These will challenge your
ability to visualize paths and judge distances in different environments.
Your logical-mathematical strength can be significantly improved by also developing your spatial
ability. Spatial intelligence helps you to quickly understand and imagine images and the position of
objects within a defined space.
Attempt to solve logical problems that have a visual-spatial component. Examples include work
in architecture, mechanics, engineering, graphic design, building trades, electronics, landscaping,
and much more.
Visual puzzles use your talent for gathering information and finding answers. Look for patterns
and connections in the images and for different possible arrangements.
Activities like model building, electronic hobby kits, geocaching, orienteering, and some
computer games use both spatial and logical-mathematical intelligence.
When you are working on logical-mathematical problems, try putting the information into visual
form. Create a chart or graph, sketch pictures or diagrams to represent the information.
Interpersonal
Your ability to communicate with and understand others can be used to learn spatial awareness.
Talk to people with a strong ability in spatial activities. For example, visual artists, architects,
designers, navigation specialists, etc. Ask them how they visualize things and what helps them to
do so.
Get involved in organized group activities that have a strong spatial aspect, such as courses in
photography, orienteering or geocaching, art, interior design, landscaping, and even
woodworking. In the beginning, you may be more interested in simply socializing with others,
but over time, you can learn the skills that will develop your spatial intelligence.
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Description
This intelligence provides you with the mind and body coordination needed to move your body and
other objects. It influences small movements, such as using your fingers to play a musical instrument,
and large movements, such as running and catching a ball. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence also affects
certain mental abilities such as visualizing and remembering complex movements.
Famous People with Strong Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence:

Michael Jordan (basketball player)
Bruce Lee (martial artist)
Paula Abdul (dancer, choreographer)
David Blaine (magician, endurance artist)
Jim Carrey (actor, comedian)
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence and You

Your assessment indicates that you are not oriented towards bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Confidence and Coordination

This means that you tend to avoid activities that require complex coordinated movements, because you
may lack complete confidence in your abilities. When you do participate in activities like sports, you
would rather play just for fun and not competitively.
You may also avoid other activities like dancing, certain craft skills including painting and
woodworking, and projects that require handling tools and objects. Even though these activities use
other intelligences such as musical and spatial, a developed bodily-kinesthetic intelligence would
definitely improve your performance.
Analyzing Movements
When you do take part in bodily-kinesthetic activities, you probably don't spend much time analyzing
the movements that you make. Taking time to observe individual movements and how changing them
can affect your performance will develop your bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. You can then better
coach yourself and possibly even others in that activity.
Body Language
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is associated with reading and controlling body language. Therefore,
you might find that you miss certain non-verbal cues from others. You may also express unintended
messages with your own body language. This layer of non-verbal communication combines with
interpersonal and linguistic intelligences in building strong communication skills.
Use Your Strengths First

Bodily-kinesthetic people learn by doing. Because you are not bodily-kinesthetic, you likely learn best
by other methods such as reading, listening, or watching examples. However, this does not mean you
should avoid physically practicing new skills. It just means you should use your strengths first, until
you are more comfortable with what you are learning. We remember information best when many
methods of learning are used.

There are many opportunities to use bodily-kinesthetic intelligence at school or whenever you are
learning something new. Bodily-kinesthetic people learn best when they can use their muscles and
senses, in addition to watching and listening. Below are ways to "learn by doing" to improve your
bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Make sure you discuss with your teacher or counselor where and when
you should use any of the following strategies.
Imagine ideas in action when reading or listening to learning material. E.g. atoms spinning,
historical battles taking place, numbers changing based on the operation, etc.
Use gestures when speaking, handle a stress ball or doodle when listening, and sit on an exercise
ball instead of a chair.
Take short breaks to get up and move around or stretch during class time.
Complete reports and other assignments by acting out skits or building models.
When possible, use models and other physical objects to learn new concepts.
For science, take part in labs with hands-on tasks and experiments.
For language arts, focus on topics for reading and writing that include a lot of action and
movement.
For social studies, attempt re-enactments and use physical objects that can be handled.
For math, find out which concepts can be applied to the measurement and calculation of your
physical abilities. Also, try using physical objects that can demonstrate mathematical concepts.
For physical activities at school, on teams, or in clubs, find out how you can get involved in
coaching or assisting. This can give you the opportunity to design plays or routines, or to help
analyze and instruct on proper movement for the activity. This can also help with developing
spatial intelligence.
Developing Your Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Focus on Movement
Whatever your current level, you can always develop your bodily-kinesthetic intelligence further. This
intelligence builds with repetition, as your nerves and muscles learn the proper patterns for movement.
It also helps to focus your thoughts on your body and its movement. Typical activities that can help
focus your thoughts on movement are swimming, martial arts, surfing, dance -- and even some magic
tricks.
However, more important than the kind of activity, is how you focus your senses to the goals of each
movement. For example, going for a simple run can help your development if you are focused on the
movements of your arms and legs, and how changing those movements can affect your speed and
efficiency. Through repeated practice your muscles will become trained to automatically carry out the
correct movements, allowing you to focus more on the overall goals of the activity, like winning a race.
Getting feedback from a trained coach or instructor will ensure that you are practicing the most
effective movements.
Using Your Strengths to Develop Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Naturalist
Your love of nature and the environment means that you probably enjoy being outside, where many
bodily-kinesthetic activities take place. Be sure to pay attention to your movements and how you can be
more efficient in any of the activities you do.
Sign up for classes like Outdoor Recreation and Leadership when available. Or, ask your
counselors and principal about adding a similar course.
Hike or bike along your favorite trails or in areas that will give your kinesthetic intelligence a
workout.
Start with reasonable challenges at first, and then increase the challenge factor as you develop
your bodily-kinesthetic ability. For instance, increase your speed and try more difficult trails with
hills, obstacles, and other varied terrain. If you are ready, try rock climbing, river kayaking, or
cross-country skiing. In the city, there are advanced options like free-running or parkour.
Note:be sure to discuss your activities with a responsible adult and take the recommended safety
precautions before you try any of these activities.
Logical-mathematical people may enjoy bodily-kinesthetic activities that incorporate strategy, analysis
and goal-setting.
Many team sports use strategy, as well as activities like paintball, golf, and model building.
Look into fitness programs with the goal of designing the ideal program for you. Carry out the
program like an experiment: make observations, record your results, and adjust your method as
needed.
Practice every movement with the goal of feeling coordinated and natural.
Use mirrors to analyze your movements for correct form.
Interpersonal
For those with good interpersonal abilities, getting involved in group activities is a great way to build
bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Team sports, running groups, or groups that hand-build things all allow your senses to be focused
and for you to perform movements with specific goals.
Talk to friends and others who are very involved in kinesthetic activities to understand what
motivates them. This may help motivate you for more physical activity.
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Interpersonal Intelligence and You

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In the Learning Environment

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Linguistic Intelligence and You

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In the Learning Environment

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Existential Intelligence and You

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Memory and Recall

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Musical Intelligence and You

Music and Emotions

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Using Music to Focus

Using Your Strengths to Develop Musical Intelligence

Famous People with Strong Intrapersonal Intelligence:

Intrapersonal Intelligence and You

Reflection and Decision-Making